A detailed guide to pomegranate flower propagation methods, easy to understand at a glance
Pomegranate flower, also known as Rosa pomegranate, is the national flower of Libya and the city flower of Zaozhuang City, Shandong Province, China, so it is fair to say the pomegranate flower is very well loved. Nowadays many flower enthusiasts make pomegranate flowers into bonsai and grow them at home, and some enthusiasts even want to propagate their own pot of pomegranate flowers by hand. So what propagation methods are there for pomegranate flowers? And how should they be done?
Pomegranate flower
1. Sowing method: choose fully ripe fruit, take out the seeds, wash them clean and dry them in the shade, then stratify them in sand storage. Sow them in the seedbed around Grain Rain in the spring of the following year, covering with 1 cm of soil. They will germinate in about 20 days or so, and can be transplanted once they have 4 true leaves.
2. Cutting method: in summer, using young stem cuttings gives a high propagation rate. Alternatively, before the buds sprout or during the winter dormant period, take branches that are 2 years old or older, cut them into 15 cm to 30 cm long pieces, bury them for one month until callus tissue forms, then take the cuttings in spring; they will take root and sprout after one week.
Ripe beauty: an introduction to pomegranate flower cultivation methods
Are you all familiar with the pomegranate flower? Its flowers are extremely beautiful and it can be used as an ornamental plant, and once the fruit is fully ripe it can be eaten too! So how should pomegranate flowers be grown? Below, the editor introduces pomegranate flower cultivation methods and shares pomegranate flower pictures.
[Plant profile]
Chinese name: pomegranate flower
Aliases: sea pomegranate, Danruo, Ruoliu, Shanliye
Scientific name: Punicagranatum
Classification: Punica, Lythraceae
Distribution: native to Afghanistan and Iran in Central Asia. Today it has become the national flower of the North African country Libya, and is also the city flower of Xinxiang City, Henan Province, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province, and Shiyan City, Hubei Province.
[How to grow pomegranate flowers]
1. Planting
Pomegranates can be planted in all four seasons, with early spring and autumn being best. There is a saying that in the north they are planted in spring, and in the south in autumn. When planting, it is best to choose high-quality seedlings with intact roots, plump buds and smooth stems. The soil can be turned and mixed until it is mellowed, debris removed, then replaced with new soil, dug to 50 cm, and the plant buried deeply, with a length of 0.6-0.8 m, and 25-50 kg of organic fertilizer applied, thoroughly mixed with the topsoil and then backfilled.
2. Water and fertilizer management
(1) Water
There is the idea of irrigation and drainage, meaning that watering treatment is needed during the key periods of the pomegranate, and soil moisture should preferably be 60-80%, while at other times it also needs flexible control. These three key periods are the budding stage, the fruit swelling stage and before leaf fall. Because pomegranates are drought-tolerant but not waterlogging-tolerant, attention must also be paid to drainage to prevent poor growth caused by waterlogging.
(2) Fertilizing
In the year of planting, additional fertilizer is needed, using 1-2 kg of rotted manure water combined with a small amount of urea, applied to the soil. Fertilizer is also needed before leaf fall in autumn; the usual practice is to dig a ring-shaped trench and apply 20-30 kg of supplemental fertilizer. Fertilizer is also needed during the full fruiting period, applying rotted manure water in holes around the tree disc 3-4 times. Attention should also be paid to supplemental fertilizing during the growing season; at this time nitrogen fertilizer is usually used first, and then phosphorus and potassium fertilizer, taking care to control the fertilizer concentration.
3. Shaping and pruning
Pomegranates like light, so their light transmission performance must be considered, and besides that, of course, ornamental value must also be considered. Therefore, when shaping and pruning, care should be taken to ensure a certain form. For example, the natural open-center form, the "V" shape, and so on.
The principle of pomegranate pruning is: with a form it will not die, without a form it will not be disorderly. Therefore these branches and leaves should be handled according to this principle, so that the vigorous branches have space to grow, while those with no usable space should be dealt with promptly.
Pomegranate flower pictures
That is all for how to grow pomegranate flowers. Everyone must have grasped the pomegranate flower cultivation methods by now! I hope everyone will like this lovely flower! If you want to learn more related information, please continue to follow No. 1 Home Network.
Pomegranate flower propagation methods
Pomegranate flower propagation methods: sowing method
This method is perfect for propagating small pomegranates grown for their flowers and fruit. In the golden autumn of mid-September, after the fruit ripens, select plump seeds and place them in a shady spot. Once the seeds are dry, store them in sand, and then plant them in March of the following year.
Pomegranate flower propagation methods: cutting method
The cutting method is divided into two types: softwood cuttings and hardwood cuttings. In mid-to-late September, choose branches with a relatively high degree of lignification from the current year as the cutting material. Cut the bottom end at a slant and the top end flat, and cut off all the lower leaves, keeping only the few leaves at the top. After taking the cuttings, be sure to water and provide shading.
Pomegranate flower propagation methods: layering method
Select a thick, strong branch at the base of the tree, make a notch on the lower part with a knife, and bury it in the soil.